Sign sign everywhere a sign... Mauldin Pubs sign claimed "the friendliest bar in the upstate." I…read morecoulda given a shit. I needed a shotandabeer. I'd had a long rough day at work. The delightful Jessica informed me I wouldn't be served until I smiled - I didn't have to wear a fake one all night, I just had to demonstrate I had it in me. (On retrospect I think she was reminding me to get out of work mode.) Regardless, kindness and shit-put-up-withry was the name of Jessica's game. A regular brought in some of the best Irish home cooking I've tasted to Jessica, and she brought enough for me and South Florida James to share too. SFJ half-jokingly offered to pay rent at Jessica's house so she'd have plausible deniability when her thieving neighbors moved back in with the carnival. The sign on the wall said "get along or get out." I saw no one not get along. The sign says "friendliest bar in the upstate." I don't know who's on the ballot to win that award next year, but it will be a tall hill to climb. Their pool sticks are absolute garbage, but the tables pretty good. No stars lost. Free dum dums! At the basket by the door and interspersed throughout the bar. My name is Thieme Hall and I approve this review.

basically have no food. It's a freezer that you grab your food and microwave it. This is also a…read moresmoking pub so if you don't smoke, it's not for you.!

What a fun spot. I came here for an engagement party and I was surprised at how big this place was…read more Everyone was very friendly. The french dip is a MUST. So delicious. It was served piping hot. The au jus was amazing with it and so was the horseradish sauce. Highly recommend!

6/27/26. Awesome friendly staff!! Bartenders talk to you, make suggestions, let you try the beers.read more

I love this place, especially for Friday trivia. But I'm going to let my wife (who does not Yelp)…read moredo the reviewing on this one: "Dapper Dog is a friendly and fun dog bar at night and an amazing training facility durning the day. Not only does Dapper Dog have the best customer service, they also have one of the nicest owners. My husband and I have a deaf two year old dog and it's been difficult to find someone that would help train her. Sean was so kind to help us and to give us tips for things to do with her at home. Our dog knew basic commands already, but we needed to teach her how to pay attention to us when we were outside, and how to get her attention in high stimulation environments. After two classes with Sean, our dog now understand "eyes on me". Thank you Sean for your help and thank you Dapper Dog for being the bar where everyone knows our name."

Great atmosphere, friendly service, and they have non-alcoholic options. This is a great place to…read morebring your dog. The bartender was telling me about some of the events they have lined up and they all sound great.

Awesome pizza and calzones! Beers good too!…read more (Why 85 characters? I thought I expressed my opinion of Bullwinkle's with 37 characters just fine. Ok, great atmosphere and they got dartboards.)

Truly, a hidden gem in the area. My wife and I moved to five Forks just over two months ago. We…read moreprobably go to Bullwinkle's once a week as it's great exercise to walk over and even better to enjoy their craft beer, menu and wonderful food. Moving from Texas in Oklahoma we thought we knew what wings were. Bullwinkle's smoked wings are some of the best we've ever had. And the Buffalo chicken pizza rolls are a must order every time we go in. They have a really good trivia night. They do with a local company as well. Great staff great food cold beer. Awesome little place.

Tavola Italian restaurant was very welcoming upon entering. The hostess greeted us with genuine…read morewarmth and guided us to a table even though we didn't have a reservation on a busy Thursday evening with the Mauldin Farmer's Market in full swing. The indoor acoustics allowed for easy conversation and the background music complements the room. Tavola is quickly becoming one of our favorites. We love the setting and the food. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and beyond helpful guiding us to the Fruitti di Mare appetizer which was amazing..and the cocktails were the best I have had in a very long time anywhere. Being a bourbon fan I couldn't resist trying the Molly's Moda Antica and my wife had a Mediterranean Mule. We had a fabulous dinner. I tried the Branzino seafood entree which I had never heard of, but it was delicious. My wife had the Pappardelle pasta. Next visit I think we'll try for an outside balcony table or enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the open air bar seating. Good service, nice setting and an interesting menu with great food!

PROS: - Food quality and authenticity…read more- Server hospitality CONS: - Crowded seating - Hostess efficiency - Wait time Tavola starts with a plot twist: an 8:00 reservation that magically becomes 8:15 thanks to a hostess who apparently ghosted our existence. Not exactly la dolce vita. Thankfully, carbs save the day. Everything was house made. The handmade pasta was made with flour flown in from Italy! I had the casarecce which had light and well-balanced bacon and lemon flavors. My date had the the "whole" branzino, which despite described as "whole" came already de-boned and without the head. It was crispy, golden, and serving main character energy with its unique presentation. Frutti di mare was... there. I didn't think the flavors were anything to write home from Italy about. Though, the presentation was impeccable, I must admit. Whitney, our server, deserves a standing ovation! She was part waitress, part Italian food narrator, and made every dish sound like it had a backstory which honestly just elevates the whole experience. And the lemon cheesecake is worth saving room for. Flavors were bright, dreamy, and worth every calorie. My only regret is skipping the house-made focaccia.

Great atmosphere & decent pricing on the pool tables! We also enjoyed their $2 Taco Tuesday…read morespecial & trivia too!

Ok. I came back. New ownership and management!!!…read more Dawn is awesome! Talent hired! Staff (Ryan) actually participated in the singing and did so amazing - black velvet! Awesome fun and experience. Make sure to get a chance to shake the cow bell!

Cool place Great…read morebeer Goulash was phenomenal. Strong pepper flavor that I really liked Cucumbers: great. Perfect acidity Fried Potatoes: cooked perfectly. Could use some seasoning Jager Mushroom Sauce: great flavor. Could use more mushrooms Schnitzel. Absolutely horrendous. Could not finish it. Consistency and texture are like a thick gluey feel. Tastes like cardboard. Zero flavor. Extremely heavy. Should be much lighter.

We had a very nice meal here and the ambience was great. It doesn't look special from the outside,…read morebut inside is fun and eclectic with so much to look at. Food was very very good, the hamburger was big enough to share in the french fries were piping hot and delicious. Service was outstanding.

I've walked past here so many times and decided to stop in to get some work done due to the…read morelocation--a beautiful river view in a central spot. I was so surprised by the options they have. I tried something new at the recommendation of the barista--a matcha tea with agave sweetener and tonic water. It was very good, and the presentation was adorable and so fancy! A great place to stop into. I'll be back.

I ordered the strawberry Matcha, it came to about 8.25, took about 10 minutes to get out, but it…read morewas during a rush. It was probably the best Matcha I have ever tasted and probably will ever, even without the strawberry mixed in it was sweet and milky, and then once the strawberry was mixed in, it was perfectly strawberry, sweet milky and tasted just like Matcha. And often people don't like Matcha because they think it taste too much like grass, this did not taste like grass it tasted like Matcha.

These folks become family. Great group running this bar. Bartenders are top notch. Great vibes and…read morethe pool table is the center piece. Great group of players. Always a game going. They have a bunch of TV's. Football season is a must if you're a fan. These folks love sports. They play all the wrestling pay per views as well as UFC, Golf etc. if you're new to the area bring the family. No kids after a set time by owners. Come as strangers. Leave as friends.

Service from bar is worst I've ever experienced. Need to get new seating, foam in stools, it went…read moredead 2 decades ago. Paid $5/beer at Happy Hour for Bush Light in can. Won't go back. This place desperately needs new management, new bartender. -5 star not a 1.

No wait, prompt service and tasty food with impeccable presentation!…read more Drinks: cocktail (Tokyo gimlet) looked and tasted good but seemed overpriced for a large block of ice tastefully garnished with a couple tablespoons of drink and dried lemon Appetizers: Brussels sprouts; I have not seen any other place do it better, poke nachos also top notch in portion, presentation and satisfaction, shiitake garlic noodles ...meh Main entree: Fish tacos consistent taste fest with all the fixings in place All in all, a definite 'go back to,' especially on Sunday evening when choices are slim or weekdays when happy hour gets some apps and pizza half off

Arrived around 11.30 am not too busy. Seated at a booth, nice and roomy and comfortable. Server…read morecame to take our drinks order. Brought water and the beer. Cocktail was still on the bar so another server grabbed it for us as it was getting warm. Our server was busy taking care of other customers and entering their orders so we did have to wait a while to place ours. We ordered the kurobuta burger, whiskey burger, both with regular fries. Gardein wings in BBQ sauce and a Margarita Pizza. Once the food arrived we enjoyed it very much. The burgers were juicy and delicious. Pizza was great. My daughter loves the wings and the sauce. Bathrooms are dimly lit but clean. Overall except for the wait to order and getting the cocktail it was a good experience. My husband said he would be back for the kurobuta burger